| 62851 | 62850 | South Africa | The browning rim, light tannins and fair acidity make this a wine for drinking now. The notes of earth, spiced plum, toast and sweet, stewed rhubarb are complimented throughout with vanilla and cinnamon. | Unfiltered | 85 | 15 | Coastal Region | | | | | Fleur Du Cap 1998 Unfiltered Merlot (Coastal Region) | Merlot | Fleur Du Cap |
| 62852 | 62851 | US | Not bad for everyday quaffing, with some rich blackberry flavors and nice, dry tannins. It has a country-style edge of roughness to it, but all in all, this is a pretty good value in Cabernet. | | 85 | 10 | California | California | California Other | | | Chumeia 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (California) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Chumeia |
| 62853 | 62852 | US | There's lots of good varietal character in this pleasant wine. It has correct flavors of blackcurrants, olives and herbs, and is wrapped in delicately soft tannins. The finish is dry and fruity. Not a lot of stuffing going on, but will be nice with roast beef. | | 85 | 12 | California | Lodi | Central Valley | | | Leonardo Family Vineyards 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Lodi) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Leonardo Family Vineyards |
| 62854 | 62853 | South Africa | Fragrant notes of spiced plum, cherry and milk chocolate are met with toast and herbs on the palate. The acidity is a façade to smooth, sheer tannins and the finish is layered in oak and cocoa. | | 85 | 14 | Stellenbosch | | | | | Rust en Vrede 2001 Merlot (Stellenbosch) | Merlot | Rust en Vrede |
| 62855 | 62854 | US | This Beaver State answer to Moscato d'Asti is sweet, sweet and more sweet. Who knows what the actual residual sugar reading is? That said, the lemon-lime aromas with notes of basil and tarragon are nice, and the wine is currently quite fresh (although it likely won't last long). Not too bubbly or aggressive, and pretty in the mouth due to fairly snappy acids. Drink now with fruit-based desserts or frosted cake. | Early Muscat - Semi Sparkling | 85 | 14 | Oregon | Oregon | Oregon Other | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Silvan Ridge 2002 Early Muscat - Semi Sparkling Muscat (Oregon) | Muscat | Silvan Ridge |
| 62856 | 62855 | US | Light in weight, but quite tart and zesty in the mouth, this wine's green apple and lime flavors deliver a touch of sweetness despite the "dry" moniker. | Dry | 85 | 11 | New York | Cayuga Lake | Finger Lakes | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Knapp 2002 Dry Riesling (Cayuga Lake) | Riesling | Knapp |
| 62857 | 62856 | Australia | Feels rather full in the mouth, but the flavors aren't as big as its body. Dry, citrusy notes (lemon peel, lemonade) play on the palate and the finish. Nose offers lots of toast and butterscotch. | | 84 | 30 | South Australia | Coonawarra | | | | Balnaves of Coonawarra 1999 Chardonnay (Coonawarra) | Chardonnay | Balnaves of Coonawarra |
| 62858 | 62857 | Australia | Rather dry in the mouth, with a minerally feel; flavors are similarly dry—think red apple skin, plus some pear. Has clarified butter and a plastic- or resin-like note on the nose, and toffee and cream on the finish. | | 84 | 23 | South Australia | Adelaide Hills | | | | Elysian Fields 2000 Chardonnay (Adelaide Hills) | Chardonnay | Elysian Fields |
| 62859 | 62858 | South Africa | The insubstantial nose of this wine is spotted with dried herbs, baking spices and a whiff of pickle jar. The palate is thin, the tannins are sheer, but the flavors are of sweet, fresh red plum and cinnamon. | | 84 | 8 | Western Cape | | | | | Robert's Rock 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Western Cape) | Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot | Robert's Rock |
| 62860 | 62859 | US | Hard to get lushness and complexity into a Chard at this price, but this wine tries hard. It's a cool climate wine, to judge from the crisp, upfront acidity. Flavors veer toward apples and citrus fruits, and if there's any oak, it doesn't show. Finishes clean and lean. | | 84 | 10 | California | Monterey | Central Coast | | | Maddalena 2001 Chardonnay (Monterey) | Chardonnay | Maddalena |
| 62861 | 62860 | New Zealand | An solid introduction to the world of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, it's off-dry in style, with melon and honey flavors given structure by lime-like acids. Pleasant, and even if it is a bit simple, it's easy to like. | | 84 | 15 | Marlborough | | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Grove Mill 2001 Riesling (Marlborough) | Riesling | Grove Mill |
| 62862 | 62861 | South Africa | The thin, tart palate displays cranberry-plum fruit and the nose is of newsprint, driftwood and currants. This sensory combo is not as odd as it sounds, but the wine could use more depth. | | 84 | 10 | Robertson | | | | | Sinnya 2001 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon (Robertson) | Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon | Sinnya |
| 62863 | 62862 | US | Great structure, with crisp, supportive acids and a fine overlay of oak that seasons but doesn't overwhelm. The flavors are quite lean. The winemaker calls them mineral-like, but it's more like grapefruits and lemons. The main problem with this well-made wine is, in fact, this lack of flavor. | Estate Bottled | 84 | 23 | California | Alexander Valley | Sonoma | | | Stuhlmuller Vineyards 2000 Estate Bottled Chardonnay (Alexander Valley) | Chardonnay | Stuhlmuller Vineyards |
| 62864 | 62863 | Argentina | Smells good, with berry- dominated aromas. The palate is solid but acidic at the core, with sharpness on the palate that creates a juicy, crisp set of raspberry and plum flavors. Flattens out on the finish, where moderate oak-based butter notes rise up. | Seleccionada | 86 | 18 | Mendoza Province | Mendoza | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Alma del Sur 2008 Seleccionada Bonarda (Mendoza) | Bonarda | Alma del Sur |
| 62865 | 62864 | US | Underneath the oak is a modest, crisp Pinot Noir, dry and appealing in raspberry, cherry, cola and mushroom flavors. The oak is a little heavy-handed, though, making the wine feel heavy and finish sweet. | | 86 | 20 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Bridlewood 2008 Pinot Noir (Monterey County) | Pinot Noir | Bridlewood |
| 62866 | 62865 | US | Tastes pretty sweet, with a sugar and honeysuckle richness. But the tangerine fruit flavor is deep and impressive, and the vanilla and buttered toast notes from oak are what consumers like. | | 86 | 15 | California | Monterey County | Central Coast | | | Bridlewood 2009 Chardonnay (Monterey County) | Chardonnay | Bridlewood |
| 62867 | 62866 | Portugal | A pear-and pineapple-flavored wine, lifted with bright fresh acidity. There is a smooth texture that comes from ripe fruit. Drink now to enjoy its crispness. | Branco | 86 | | Alentejano | | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Casa de Santa Vitoria 2010 Branco White (Alentejano) | Portuguese White | Casa de Santa Vitoria |
| 62868 | 62867 | France | A warm-feeling wine, lined with dry tannins and then filled with juicy red plum and pepper flavors, and an attractive green pepper hint. | | 86 | 12 | Provence | Côtes de Provence | | Roger Voss | @vossroger | Domaine Houchart 2008 Red (Côtes de Provence) | Rhône-style Red Blend | Domaine Houchart |
| 62869 | 62868 | France | From his base above Cornas, Jean-Luc Colombo has reached toward the Mediterranean to blend this crisp, refreshing blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Counoise. There's a touch of strawberry, but more citrus, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. | Cape Bleue | 86 | 12 | France Other | Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée | | Joe Czerwinski | @JoeCz | Jean-Luc Colombo 2010 Cape Bleue Rosé (Vin de Pays de la Méditerranée) | Rosé | Jean-Luc Colombo |
| 62870 | 62869 | US | Tastes fruitier and sweeter than past vintages from this winery, with sugar candy flavors of raspberries and cherries, dusted with vanilla. Rich, but lacks dryness and nuance. | | 86 | 40 | California | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma | | | Korbin Kameron 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Mountain) | Cabernet Sauvignon | Korbin Kameron |
| 62871 | 62870 | US | Already showing some bricking around the rim, this estate-grown Pinot Noir mixes spicy strawberry and some residual fermentation flavors of biscuit and blood. Difficult to know how this one is going to age. | Lux | 86 | 35 | Oregon | Willamette Valley | | Paul Gregutt | @paulgwine | Luminous Hills 2009 Lux Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Luminous Hills |
| 62872 | 62871 | Argentina | Roasted at first, with smoked ham and bacon aromas along with clove and other hard spice notes. The palate is oaky, with chewy tannins and a thick texture; flavors of blackberry are meaty and rich, while clove and more dry spices reappear on the finish. A different breed for Mendoza. | Passo Doble Malbec-Corvina | 86 | 17 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Masi Tupungato 2009 Passo Doble Malbec-Corvina Red (Uco Valley) | Red Blend | Masi Tupungato |
| 62873 | 62872 | US | Lots of ripe, sweet jammy cherry and raspberry fruit in this polished Pinot. Crisp acidity gives it a fortunate balance. It's for drinking now. | Poseidon's Vineyard | 86 | 30 | California | Carneros | Napa-Sonoma | | | Molnar Family 2009 Poseidon's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Carneros) | Pinot Noir | Molnar Family |
| 62874 | 62873 | Argentina | Much better than prior vintages, when it was known as Finca El Portillo. The nose is jammy and shows black fruit aromas, while the palate is complete and full but juicy, with plum and black cherry flavors. Pepper and toast flavors infiltrate the finish. | Portillo Estate Bottled | 86 | 10 | Mendoza Province | Uco Valley | | Michael Schachner | @wineschach | Salentein 2009 Portillo Estate Bottled Merlot (Uco Valley) | Merlot | Salentein |
| 62875 | 62874 | US | Nicely dry and crisp, with pleasant citrus, lemongrass, mineral, honey and vanilla flavors. Could be a bit more concentrated, but it's a clean, savory cocktail sipper. | | 86 | 14 | California | Sonoma County | Sonoma | | | Simi 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) | Sauvignon Blanc | Simi |
| 62876 | 62875 | Italy | Suavia's base Soave Classico opens with an initial hint of sulphur but then finds purity in the form of peach, honey and herbal aromas. In fact, the wine shows very nice fruit characteristics on the close. | | 86 | 17 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | | | Suavia 2010 Soave Classico | Garganega | Suavia |
| 62877 | 62876 | Italy | This vintage-dated Prosecco beautifully captures ambient light within its luminous appearance. Persistent perlage and cheerful aromas of white flower, pear and peach seal the deal. | Millesimato Brut Rive di Refrontolo | 86 | | Veneto | Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore | | | | Toffoli 2009 Millesimato Brut Rive di Refrontolo (Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore) | Glera | Toffoli |
| 62878 | 62877 | Italy | From the local Italian word for “to work the soil,” Runcaris represents an easy, fresh expression of Soave Classico with lingering aromas of citrus, yellow rose, honey, jasmine and dried herbs. | Runcaris | 86 | 15 | Veneto | Soave Classico | | | | Fattori 2010 Runcaris (Soave Classico) | Garganega | Fattori |
| 62879 | 62878 | US | Lots of acidity in this Pinot, maybe too much, as it gives a sour edge to the sweet raspberries and cherries. The end result is candied cough drop. Decant before serving. | SLH Estate | 86 | 35 | California | Santa Lucia Highlands | Central Coast | | | Hahn 2009 SLH Estate Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) | Pinot Noir | Hahn |
| 62880 | 62879 | South Africa | An interesting wine composed of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. The bouquet offers notes of ripe red apple and soft toast alongside nuances of small red berries. Medium-weight with good balance and a dry but nutty finish. Drink now. | Chardonnay-Pinot Noir | 86 | 17 | Franschhoek | | | Lauren Buzzeo | @laurbuzz | Haute Cabrière 2009 Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Rosé (Franschhoek) | Rosé | Haute Cabrière |